JFIFC    $ &%# #"(-90(*6+"#2D26;=@@@&0FKE>J9?@=C  =)#)==================================================mK" }!1AQa"q2#BR$3br %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz w!1AQaq"2B #3Rbr $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ?pqJqN"`61Ki)@9)搭 #l␎*Fx2M]?R4-OR{V&66 BZ7wٻ 맖ɬg&FP8?#yMi%E<Һc.zV6_'f\o$zVf5@IZM6GݜmzN2ujmșTA K}XkCn?l˨i ە= Rtґo3F z a-u{Pi=3Cp01ReTAPsN6tvv\:T"ndZe +Iu#0M Ϯ߅z=\j15O ciRsM6P7_ʗ5.-^dZĈ:c*aFDkϵ3f َ{_GӚι,uF}*٠PC~ZҭNLƥ4m will hear him say "don't cross your feet" but you will never see him fix those many horrible lower backs prevalent in <U>every</U> group of athletes. You must know how to fix an athlete's lower back to be a superior coach!&nbsp;</P> <P>The second factor in preventing lower back injuries is strengthening the lower back and abdominal area.&nbsp; Straight Leg Dead Lifts can have a remarkably positive effect in strengthening the lower back.&nbsp; Performing Squats, Trap Bar Lifts, and Cleans correctly can add great strength to the lower back.&nbsp; These exercises can also make the abdominals extremely strong although specific "Ab" work can be done in addition.</P> <P><STRONG>Important Tips:</STRONG>&nbsp; Never twist out of position at any time during any lift.&nbsp; Twisting can cause lower back injuries.&nbsp; Do not twist to get an extra rep or twist to get out of a Bench Press like most athletes.&nbsp; Read your body and make a great decision when selecting a&nbsp;poundage.&nbsp; If you put on a weight that you are not ready for, the risk is higher for injury.&nbsp; <U>Never</U> sacrifice technique for a few extra pounds.&nbsp; </P> <P align=center><STRONG>HOW TO IDENTIFY AND FIX A BAD LOWER BACK</STRONG></P> <P align=left>The first step for a coach would be to get all his athle